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G821 TGY

1990 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

7,690 mi
Last recorded7,690 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Bambi60,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG821 TGY
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 7,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 5,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 3,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 1,799 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 1,799 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,470 miles

jubilee clip around bottom radiator hose corroded and incomplete

Pass 1 May 2019 97,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,090 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheel bearings and shock absorbers worn and has play

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheel bearings and shock absorbers worn and has play

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion nsf wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,048 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 73,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?

Based on 2,115 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
946
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
fog lamp not working 66
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
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G821 TGY is a 1990 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 60,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Bambi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G821 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Bambi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G821 TGY registered?

G821 TGY is a 1990 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 24 March 1990.

Is G821 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G821 TGY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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